Head of Quality Assurance

TriVista Recruitment; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader to oversee the quality function of a machining and fabrication facility. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving cultural change for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in precision machining and a solid understanding of quality management systems. Relocation support is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong background in precision machining or fabrication, defense/aerospace preferred.
• Experience managing quality inspectors and engineers.
• Comfortable in evolving environments and creating structure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality assurance function at a machining facility.
• Lead a team of quality engineers and inspectors.
• Implement structure for inspection and corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment to AS9100 and customer standards.

Skills

Leadership in quality assurance

Knowledge of GD&T

Experience in precision machining

Communication skills across various levels

Job description

Operations Leadership Recruiting & Executive Search for Private Equity‑Owned Portfolio Companies

This Job is For You If:

• You’re a quality leader who thrives in a precision machining or fabrication environment, and you know how to build credibility on the floor, in front of customers, and with demanding auditors.
• You bring hands‑on, action‑oriented leadership and aren’t afraid to pick up a part, inspect a weld, or roll up your sleeves to solve complex quality issues.
• You’re passionate about getting quality right the first time, tightening up material and documentation controls, and building structure where none exists.
• You value autonomy and are ready to own your function, earn trust quickly, and drive measurable improvement in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environment.
• You’re energized by the challenge of leading change and building a high‑performing team in a company that’s growing

What You’ll Do:

• Own and lead the quality assurance function at a single‑site, 70K sq ft+ machining and fabrication facility
• Oversee a team that includes quality engineers, inspectors, and a compliance manager—with the autonomy to assess and upgrade the team as needed
• Implement structure around incoming inspection, outgoing deliverables, scrap analysis, and root cause / corrective action
• Serve as the key quality contact for defense prime customers, ensuring alignment to AS9100 and customer‑specific standards
• Collaborate closely with operations leadership to integrate quality at the source and reduce reliance on end‑of‑line inspection
• Evaluate current QMS utilization (limited ERP integration) and lead the evolution toward more robust systems and metrics
• Drive internal cultural change by leading from the floor and promoting ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

Qualifications, Partial List:

• Strong background in precision machining or fabrication; defense/aerospace preferred but not required
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T, AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer‑facing quality deliverables
• Comfortable working in an environment where systems are evolving—ability to create structure and solve problems from the ground up
• Experience managing quality inspectors and engineers; ability to assess and coach/develop talent
• Effective communicator who can speak shop floor, boardroom, and customer—all in the same day
• Relocation support available for the right candidate

About the Company

This company, located 25 miles South of Dayton, manufactures complex, mission‑critical metal components for top‑tier defense and aerospace customers. Backed by a growth‑oriented private equity sponsor, the company is experiencing a period of rapid scale growth and is investing in leadership, systems, and infrastructure. With a flat, entrepreneurial structure, a high‑performing workforce, and a strong operational runway, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a business that matters.